[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 190 (Monday, October 1, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49279-49280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21309]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0428]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat
Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound,
across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Marysville, WA. The deviation
is necessary to accommodate painting and preservation. This modified
deviation changes the period the subject bridge is authorized to remain
in the closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018
to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0428 is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge
Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282,
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 7, 2018, we published a temporary
deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and
Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA, in the Federal Register
(83 FR 26365). That temporary deviation allowed the SR 529 Highway
Bridge, north bound, to not open to marine vessels from 12:01 a.m. on
July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. While performing
initial repairs, the bridge owner, Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT), discovered additional damage and corrosion.
This modification is required so that WSDOT can perform repairs,
painting, and preservation related to the newly discovered damage and
corrosion. WSDOT has requested an extension to the current published
temporary deviation to make required repairs.
The SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough,
mile 1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water
elevation while in the closed-to-navigation position; and this bridge
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(f). The subject bridge is
authorized to remain in the closed-to navigation position, and need not
open for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59
p.m. on October 31, 2018. The subject bridge's lift span vertical
clearance is also authorized to be reduced from ten feet to seven feet
except for a 50 foot wide section that shall not be reduced for
maritime passage. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR
117.1059(f) at all other times.
Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat
Slough includes vessels ranging from
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commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass
under the subject bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so
at any time. The subject bridge will not be able to open for vessels
engaged in emergency response during the closure period. An alternate
route for vessels to pass is available through Ebey Slough and Union
Slough near the entrance of Steamboat Slough at high tide. The Coast
Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for
the bridges so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any
impact caused by the temporary deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
the regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: September 25, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-21309 Filed 9-28-18; 8:45 am]
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